Companion Owner's Manual: GC240, GC340, GC440
V. OPERATION
Freewheel Mode
Your Golden Companion is equipped with a freewheel lever that can set your scooter in or out of freewheel mode. The freewheel lever engages your park brake.
To disengage the brake and put your scooter in freewheel mode:
Push the brake handle in the direction of “disengage” on the label. See figure 11.
To engage the brake and take your scooter out of freewheel mode:
FIGURE 10. FREEWHEEL LEVER (ENGAGED)
Push the brake handle in the direction of “engage” on the label. See figure 10.
Pushing the scooter too quickly in freewheel will cause the motor to act as a generator causing the scooter to become difficult to push. Freewheel slowly.
FIGURE 11. FREEWHEEL LEVER (DISENGAGED)
WARNING: Do not sit in or attempt to move your Companion unless the frame and rear carriage are securely engaged. Accidental separation of the frame from the rear carriage may occur and cause injury or damage.
WARNING:
Never set your Companion in freewheel mode when it is on an incline.
Never disengage the brake handle while you are operating your Companion.
Always make certain that your scooter brake is engaged before inserting the key into the key switch.
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